Saurabh Kumar

Early-career public health professional with experience in designing and operationalising MLE frameworks across RMNCH, nutrition, and communicable diseases. Skilled in developing indicators, evaluation tools, and performance tracking systems, complemented by strong analytical capabilities in managing and interpreting complex datasets using SAS. Brings a systems-thinking approach to generate strategic insights, inform decision-making, and enhance program effectiveness at district and state levels, with a strong grounding in field realities and implementation challenges.

Sr. RMLE Leader - Piramal Foundation

(2024-06)

Worked across multi-sectoral domains, including health (RMNCH+A outreach and Comprehensive Facility Assessment), education (life skills and teacher leadership assessments), governance (Annual Panchayat Assessment and Review), and behavioural aspects (Seva Bhav assessment of healthcare providers). Supported end-to-end Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE) functions, including indicator development, performance tracking, and program assessment.

• Designed, validated, and field-tested data collection tools for surveys and program monitoring at facility and community levels
• Performed advanced data analysis, including regression techniques, to identify key determinants and generate actionable insights
• Led data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of field-level datasets
• Strengthened data quality systems through field monitoring, direct observation (including delivery points), and coordination with frontline teams
• Developed dashboards, analytical reports, and dissemination materials to support program reviews and stakeholder decision-making

Research Intern - Piramal Foundation

(2024-03 - 2024-05)

Family Planning Practices among Currently Married Women of Reproductive Age in India: A Multi-State Analysis of Contraceptive Use, Patterns, and Predictors

• Conducted large-scale secondary analysis of NFHS-5 data to assess contraceptive use and unmet need across multiple Indian states
• Examined method mix and patterns of use (delaying, spacing, limiting) among currently married women of reproductive age
• Applied multivariate regression models to identify key determinants influencing family planning behaviours
• Developed analytical frameworks and indicators aligned with RMNCH and family planning program priorities
• Generated evidence on regional disparities to inform data-driven, context-specific program strategies
• Translated analytical findings into actionable insights with relevance for policy and program decision-making

Research Intern - Care India Solution for Sustainable Development

(2023-04 - 2023-06)

Contributed across the full research lifecycle for a study on male engagement in child nutrition, analysing patterns and predictors of involvement in caregiving and nutrition practices.

• Designed, validated, and operationalised data collection tools to capture behavioural and socio-economic determinants
• Managed primary data collection and strengthened data quality through field coordination and monitoring
• Conducted data cleaning and statistical analysis to generate evidence-based insights
• Translated findings into high-quality reports and dissemination outputs to inform program and policy strategies

PGDM - Public Health & Hospital Management - International Institute of Health Management and Research, Delhi (2022-05 - 2024-05)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi (2018-03 - 2021-03)